9 Tips for Better Content Creation With AI

? 2024 by Ogbo Awoke Ogbo

Dear Content Creator,

Using AI for content creation is amazing. There's no question that if you're not using AI as a content creator, you're behind the times.

But there's a BIG problem!

As with any tech hype, there's a flood of very low-quality and redundant content on the Internet. I see lots of content that are so easy to tell that they were hasty dumps from ChatGPT.

Everyone who uses ChatGPT or Gemini or similar tools can spot an AI dump. Some creators even dump the entire GPT response with the all-too-familiar rocket and light bulb icons!

If you're like me, such subpar AI content dumps appear soulless and lifeless. They don’t connect heart-to-heart with your audience.

When used properly, AI can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, generate insights, and create meaningful content for your audience.

Here are 9 tips for using AI for content creation effectively:

(1) Don’t Let AI Use You, Use AI!

Before AI, there were your heart and brain. After AI, there’ll still be your heart and brain. AI can never replace the human heart. Use AI as a tool to enhance your creativity, not replace it.

(2) Always Bear Your Audience in Mind

Like Seth Godin would ask, "Who is this for?" and "What is it for?" Your audience should always be at the forefront of your content creation process.

(3) Use Thoughtful Prompts

In fact, Tip #2 would help you with this. Crafting thoughtful prompts ensures that the AI generates content that aligns with your vision and meets your audience's needs.

(4) Don’t Let AI Do the Thinking for You

Rather, let it assist your thinking. You are the Research Owner; AI is the Research Assistant. Don’t exchange the roles. Your insights and critical thinking are irreplaceable.

(5) Draft Your Outline and Key Ideas First

Then use AI to structure, optimize, and fill in the blanks. This ensures that your content has a solid foundation built on your personal ideas and expertise.

(6) Edit and Personalize AI-Generated Content

AI can produce a draft, but it’s up to you to refine it. Add your voice, experiences, and insights to make the content truly yours. AI can’t write how I met my white hat wearing hat wife better than I.

(7) Use AI to Enhance, Not Replace, Creativity

Leverage AI to explore different angles, generate new ideas, and find unique ways to present information. It should be a source of inspiration, not a crutch.

(8) Fact-Check and Verify Information

AI can sometimes produce incorrect or misleading information. I once asked AI to summarize a case study and it totally fabricated stories not it the case. Always fact-check and verify the accuracy of the content before publishing.

(9) Maintain a Balance Between Automation and Human Touch

It’s true that AI can handle repetitive tasks and generate drafts quickly, the human touch adds depth, emotion, and authenticity to your content.

PS: This post has been a perfect example of its own key idea - I used AI to augment my creativity and expertise. And you sat down read it, learned a lot from it, and enjoyed it!

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